In many annelids, the ventral nerve cords run longitudinally beneath the gut and coordinate locomotion.

The surgeon carefully examined the damaged pathetic nerves before planning the complex repair.

During the prostatectomy, the surgeon carefully preserved the cavernous nerves to maintain erectile function.

During the surgery, the surgeon carefully avoided damaging the cochlear nerves to preserve the patient's hearing.

Before the audition, the two actors were bags of nerves, barely able to speak.

Before the surgery, the surgeon explained that the facial area contained several delicate bundles of nerves that had to be avoided.

The optic nerves carry visual signals from the retina to the brain, and any damage can affect sight.

The surgeon carefully examined the patient's facial nerves before the operation.

The doctor explained how exercises could relieve pain caused by compressed sciatic nerves.

During the dissection class, the students carefully examined the ischiatic nerves to trace their branches.